Canton Island Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 12h 3m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Canton Island Airport
Canton Island Airport is an airport located on Canton Island, a sparsely populated island in the Phoenix Islands of the Republic of Kiribati. It has a single asphalt runway measuring 6,230 feet (1,900 m) in length. Once a major stop on commercial trans-Pacific airline routes, today the airport is available for emergency use only.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
PCISNOTAMs
PCISReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 / 27▸ displaced | 6,230 ft / 1,899 m | 140 ft | Asp | Unlit | Closed |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Canton Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Canton Island Airport is PCIS, and its IATA code is CIS.
Where is Canton Island Airport located?
Canton Island Airport is medium airport located in Abariringa, Kiribati, at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m).
How many runways does Canton Island Airport have?
Canton Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,230 ft / 1,899 m.
What time zone is Canton Island Airport in?
Canton Island Airport is in the Pacific/Enderbury time zone (UTC+13:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Canton Island Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Canton Island Airport is approximately 10.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Canton Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.